Bhava is the Vedic term for house, with the Whole Sign house system being traditional where each sign equals one complete house.
In Vedic astrology, Bhavas (houses) are typically calculated using the Whole Sign system—the entire sign containing the Ascendant becomes the 1st house, the next sign becomes the 2nd, and so on. This differs from Western house systems like Placidus. Each Bhava governs specific life areas similar to Western houses, but interpretation emphasizes the house lord (ruling planet) and aspects received from other planets.
TriAstra uses the Whole Sign house system for all Vedic calculations, analyzing Bhava lords and their placements to determine strength in each life area.
Understanding your Bhavas reveals which life areas are emphasized in your Vedic chart. The condition of each Bhava lord indicates how those areas will manifest.
Understanding Bhava (Vedic House) is just the beginning. See how it manifests in your unique birth chart with TriAstra's triple-system analysis.
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